Heavy Rain, Thunder, Flooding Possible As Storm Hits Philly Area

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Storms are set to hit the greater Philadelphia area Monday, with heavy rain and thunderstorms appearing likely, forecasters said.

It's the latest bout of severe weather to hit the area, even as many parts of the state experience drought or abnormally dry conditions. While weather officials touted the rainfall as needed, they urged caution given the possibility of flooding.

"Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the region today, bringing beneficial rainfall," the National Weather Service's Mt. Holly, New Jersey station said in a statement. "Heavy rainfall with some storms may lead to localized flooding. If you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don't drown."

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Rain and thunderstorms are possible during the day, but forecasters say they're more likely, and will be stronger, in the early evening hours.

Up to a quarter of an inch could fall in the afternoon, with another quarter of an inch possible in the evenings. More is possible in areas where thunderstorms are focused, and this could lead to flooding.

Here's the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.